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HIRE Education Section, April 2023

PUT THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENADAR

Tue., Apr. 18, 8 – 11:59 pm: Tuesday Night Jazz Jam, Uptown Lounge 3400 Main.. Tuesday Night Jazz Jam hosted by Eboni Fondren and friends every Tuesday. All musicians and listeners are welcome. FREE

Thu., Apr. 20, 6 – 8 pm: Phi Sigma Kappa 150th Celebration-Kansas City, Border Brewing Co.  512 E 18th. KC Brothers and Friends, join us at Border Brewing Company for a night of celebration and brotherhood. This event will feature PSK special packages up for raffle, along with the opportunity to sign the 150th banners that will hang at IHQ. Light food will be provided with beer for purchase.  FREE

Fri., Apr. 21, 7 pm: I Am A Beautiful Me Kansas City, MO Style, Hilton Kansas City Airport 8801 Northwest 112th. Join host Pastor Mary Rieves, Co-host Lady Latonya Smith, and friends for a power packed event featuring world renowned gospel artists and influential speakers who will set the atmosphere for transformation. COST: $35+ http://bit.ly/3FNGRMF

Sat., Apr. 22, 11 am – 6 pm:  Earth Beat Festival,  West Bottoms 1105 Hickory Street.  Earth Beat Festival is Kansas City’s first, “waste-less” block party and green vendor market. Artists/ Vendors, Music, Dancing, DJs, Food Trucks, Drinks, Earth Day Workshops, Recycle/Compost Pop-Ups, Kids Crafts COST: FREE + https://bit.ly/3M2xs7Q

Sat., Apr. 22, 5 – 8 pm: Billy Byrd Sr “I Trust You” Album Release Party. 2940 N 17th St. Guest music artists. D.R. Stuckey III on the song “GO”, Tramaine Long on the song “Father” and Brotha Mike on the song ” Praise You Lord”. The hilarious comedian Carrington Lopez will be hosting the event and Minister Kai Brown will be ministering a few new songs from his newly released album. COST $15 http://bit.ly/3JIG94n

Sun., Apr. 23, 3 – 7 pm:  Smoke Out Sundays KC Edition, KC Daiquiri Shop, 1116 Grand Blvd. Absolute Cigars in collaboration with Fumèe Chic welcomes you to come enjoy cigar vibes with fellow cigar enthusiast and non enthusiast. Your ticket includes a complementary cigar, whiskey tasting by Den Of Thieves Whiskey, a 16oz daiquiri, your choice of Calliope Catfish or Chicken A La Mer, and live music by Dj Boogie,  COST $10+ http://bit.ly/3TEgPRs

Tue., Apr., 25, 8 – 11:59 pm: Tuesday Night Jazz Jam, Uptown Lounge 3400 Main. Tuesday Night Jazz Jam hosted by Eboni Fondren and friends every Tuesday. All musicians and listeners are welcome. FREE

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